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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Aug. 8, 2007

No. 07-147

KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD INTERNAL REVIEW DIVISION RECEIVES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

The Kansas National Guard Internal Review Division was presented with the National Guard Bureau’s Internal Review Award of Excellence during their annual Symposium in Orlando, Fla. in June. This award recognizes the top Internal Review Division (auditing division) in the National Guard. The award was presented by Chris Gardner, Assistant to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

“I could not be more proud of the Internal Review Division,” said Col Terry Fritz, United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Kansas. “They continue to excel in their duties and are a dedicated group of true professionals who add value to Kansas. They are very deserving of this award.”

This was the first time this award has been presented and was based on a multitude of factors, including:

  •    Total number of engagements completed by the office
  •    Identified return on investment identified
  •    Number of engagements completed per auditor
  •    Continuing Professional Education hours completed
  •    Percentage of recommendations implemented and
  •    Score of the most recent external quality assurance review.

The Kansas Internal Review Division was also presented with the National Guard Bureau Internal Review “Four Star” award for support to National Guard Bureau Internal Review Initiatives. This is the sixth consecutive year a “Four Star” award has been presented to the Kansas division. Initiatives included membership on the Internal Review Advisory Committee, Internal Review Training Committee, Teaching Internal Review subjects, and hosting Internal Review training activities.

Members of the Kansas Internal Review Division are Jim Istas, supervisor; John Davied, Jim Bridges and Steve Vaughn, evaluators.

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